The Springfield Cardinals announced Monday night that pitcher Carlos Martinez is expected to make a rehab appearance out of the bullpen in Springfield on Wednesday.

Martinez, a two-time National League All-Star, opened the 2019 season on the Injured List with a rotator cuff injury.

The pitcher has appeared in four games for the Low-A Peoria Chiefs and Memphis Redbirds during his rehab assignment. He's thrown 4.2 scoreless relief innings while striking out six batters, allowing one hit and four walks.

Martinez was a member of Springfield's 2012 Texas League Championship team and threw seven scoreless innings in Game 1 of the Texas League Championship. He made his St. Louis debut on May 3, 2013.

Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Martinez could be activated from the 10-day injured list as soon as this upcoming weekend.

Springfield hosts the Arkansas Travelers at 11:10 a.m. on Wednesday with gates opening at 10:10 a.m.

Carlos Martinez interacts with teammates inside the dugout before the start of the game between the ...more

Carlos Martinez interacts with teammates inside the dugout before the start of the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Springfield Cardinals at Hammons Field on Friday, March 31, 2017.